Kristen Murray
About Kristen Murray
Kristen Murray is a Vehicle Operations Integrator at Blue Origin, contributing to the New Glenn rocket's first stage launch operations since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from MIT.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Kristen Murray holds the position of Vehicle Operations Integrator at BLUE ORIGIN since 2021. In this role, she is significantly contributing to the development and integration of launch operations for the New Glenn rocket's first stage. Kristen is actively involved in defining and specifying the operational requirements necessary for successful launches, ensuring that all systems and processes are effectively integrated.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to her current position, Kristen Murray served as a Fluids Operations Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she focused on the operational aspects of fluid systems, contributing to various projects. Kristen also worked as a Fluids Test Engineer from 2017 to 2018, where she was responsible for testing and validating fluid systems. These roles allowed her to gain extensive experience in the field of aerospace engineering, which she now applies in her current position.
Experience at SpaceX
Kristen Murray has experience working at SpaceX, where she was employed as a Test Engineering Intern in McGregor, TX, in 2016. During her 5-month tenure, Kristen was involved in test engineering operations, gaining hands-on experience with rocket testing procedures and contributing to the company's innovative projects.
Internship at Boeing
In 2014, Kristen Murray interned at Boeing as a Flight Test Instrumentation Intern for 2 months. During this period, she worked on instrumentation for flight tests, acquiring valuable skills in data collection and analysis specific to aerospace applications. This internship helped lay the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the aerospace industry.
Education in Aerospace Engineering
Kristen Murray earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She studied at MIT from 2012 to 2016, where she gained a strong foundation in the principles of aerospace engineering. Her education provided her with the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills essential for her roles in the aerospace industry.